Honda CR-Z Tuning Scene: Supercharged CR-Z by HKS – CarDomainThat was another off-topic link, which I was provided by Asian Martin. Kitto that should not lead one to believe that Martin is the person who compliments my blog. These compliments about my blog are only one reason I have began a new series of posts, “Celebratory note.”
Having a depressing emotional outlook, I generally feel like a failure in life, yet this year I have had at least two accomplishments that should have previously inspired a post called, “Celebratory note.” Both have involved my car: the replacement of the timing chain and serpentine belt, and also the final payment on the loan.
A Conversation With Ken Follett - Question - NYTimes.comOf course, I also have creative accomplishments. This blog is obviously one, but my goals in improv are also notable, although they have their own series, “Summary of Improv Goals.”
“Ken Follett talks about getting started writing books and the TV adaptation of ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.”
Then this first post has been less of a “celebratory note,” and more of a description of new series of posts, “Celebratory note.” However with renewed optimism, I should be able to bring the coherent beat back.
Because I defeated David in a “nerd fight,” I am, “Winner and still World Champion.” In this instance champion rhymes with canteen. Although I understood at the time, presently I am more conscious of why Nifer said, “I would like to scald myself with hot coffee right now,” while David and I briefly and civilly argued at Roving Imp Coffee House.
I have to disclaim that in no way do I endorse or encourage such an action, especially by Nifer. Also I must disclaim that I am going to be an absolute and complete jackass here, and discuss my rebuttal at length. Unfortunately I might also break with the conversational tone. :-(
While implying a reference to Star Trek, the second letter of Vulcanology and Volcanology was said to make a difference. Neither should begin with a upper case letter unless referring to the title of a class at a college or elsewhere. The study of volcanoes can be spelled either volcanology or vulcanology, although Firefox would prefer that I was typing vulcanologist instead.My desire to win this “nerd fight” was not just for ego, but also for righteousness. I want to be right, or rather, technically correct, the best kind of correct. Yes, righteousness as a term has been horribly misused, I concede. Morally right is not technically right, which is why I use “correct.”
In classical mythology, Vulcan is the god of fire. In Star Trek, Vulcan is the either name of a specific planet or an adjective describing anything from the fictional species (or race) of humanoids originating there; Vulcan may also be used as a singular or plural adjectival noun when speaking about a person or the people thereof.
When inferred to be part of the universe of Star Trek, Vulcanology can thus be both ambiguous and vague: the meaning can mean many things, and also the meaning is unclear. Any study is either natural or social science. In whether the study is either natural or social, Vulcanology is vague. Specifically what sort of natural or social science is where Vulcanology becomes ambiguous.
Vulcanology might be a branch of xenology, and if so, then Vulcanology is a social science. But what sort of science? Within science fiction, xeno- may be placed in front of any science to imply that the study is of extraterrestrials. Ethnology is the study of culture, so xeno-ethnology would be the study of extraterrestrial culture. Also vague, Vulcan ethnology would be either the study of Vulcan culture, or the study cultures by Vulcan people.
If Vulcanology is an natural science, then I first think of geology; however, that idea would be better expressed as Vulcan geology, just like one would say Martian geology when referring to the geology of Mars.
I also received some job offers in my in-box, so let us celebrate those:
“Greetings!Seriously, like your girlfriend, I will begin the process to return to Ottawa University this afternoon.
This email is to acknowledge that our part time position is still available. We believe it perfectly matches your skills.
Let me briefly restate main points that the following position does entail Avalon VIP Assistants LLC (licensed, bonded and insured lifestyle management agency specializing in the management of personal & business affairs and concierge services for VIPs, celebrities, athletes, entertainers and corporate executives). Avalon VIP Assistants LLC provides our customers with access to a team of personal assistants accessible by email, phone, and the web to handle small tasks as they arise. We also offer VIP Dedicated Assistance plans to help with all sort of on-going needs.
ABOUT VACANCY
You will be a key player in every stage of the process-from collecting information and making pre-arrangements to assisting with personal requests during customers stay. Position is 90% work from home and available in every state. Major responsibilities:
- Organizing and research (when no clients visiting your area)
- Planning (Events, Entertainment, Meetings, Social events)
- Make all pre-arrangements for our customers and provide assistance with any request during stay
- Errand Running
- Shopping and Acquisitions
- Household needs and family needs
REQUIREMENTS
- 21+ years
- Very sharp and a quick learner. A go-getter and non quitter
- Ability to anticipate needs of client.
- PC, Internet, E-mail operational skills
- knowledge of the city and geography of surrounding areas (restaurants, amenities, clubs and tourism industries to provide to our guests).
BENEFITS
- $24,000 Annual Salary + Bonuses ($500/week).
- Five-day workweek, no Sundays required
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance with dependent option after 60 days
- 401(k) with company match
If you have questions and comments about our company, please send a message to
Your resume will be directed to our contact manager. He'll contact you by e-mail very soon.
Sincerely, Pete Vento
HR manager
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AVALON VIP ASSISTANTS LLC
811 Brickell Avenue suite 901, Miami, FL 33131”
In limiting myself to an either/or argument, I might have succumbed to an either/or fallacy.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind me ranting a little bit, let me just say this. It's not fair. The study of volcanoes can be "vo" or "vu". But it's not interchangeable for vulcans. I've never seen a vulcan go under the spelling of volcan...at least that I can remember. Honestly, I can't remember seeing the study of volcanoes spelled with a "vu" that I can remember.
ReplyDeleteOh, and when I updated my status, I was watching a show on the History Chanel about the geology of the Earth over the pass few billion years and volcanology came up a lot. That's where the status update came from.
"I've never seen a vulcan go under the spelling of volcan"
ReplyDeletehas anyone ever seen a vulcan write anything? and did they use the 20th century american alphabet?
Oh, my gosh, Mark just commented!
ReplyDeleteNo, Mark, I have not actually seen a Vulcan write anything. Second, if a Vulcan was to write in English, he or she would actually be using the Latin alphabet. I have called the alphabet, which we use with English, the American English alphabet by mistake as well.
While I respect that you are likely commenting from a mobile device, Mark, I am going to be an absolute and complete jackass here. In the voice of Comic Book Guy that you used to say, “mithril armor,” please read the following:
“You both have completely missed my point! I said that volcanology and vulcanology are the same thing. If we want to discuss Vulcanology, then we have to acknowledge that no such study of either the planet Vulcan or Vulcans actually exists, and does not exist even in Star Trek. The adjectival noun, Vulcans, should always be capitalized, just like the planet Vulcan; however, unless a subject at school, like geology, volcanology or vulcanology should never be capitalized.”
I apologize.